cannon balls

some unused cannon balls at Elmina Castle, the cannon was used to protect the castle from other european invades.

Elmina Castle

The Portuguese founded Castle "Sao Jorge and Mina" in 1482 to protect the gold-rich lands discovered in 1471. The castle was completed according to its original plan in 1486 and the town was raised to the status of a "city".

cannon balls

some unused cannon balls at Elmina Castle, the cannon was used to protect the castle from other european invades.

Elmina Castle

The Portuguese founded Castle "Sao Jorge and Mina" in 1482 to protect the gold-rich lands discovered in 1471. The castle was completed according to its original plan in 1486 and the town was raised to the status of a "city".